Dallas BBQ Chelsea

261 8th Ave, New York
(212) 462-0001

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Vaz

Don't ever get a table downstairs. Don't ever go with more than 10 people or the gratuities included and then the waiters don't care about you...

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 1

Yatzelys Palencia

The service is very good and the food delicious. The cocktails are excellent. You don't need a reservation, everything is very fast, clean and friendly. Recommended.

Kid-friendliness: Sí

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Costillas A la Barbacoa

Tim Griffiths

Really good. We enjoyed our visit to Dallas BBQ Chelsea on our recent visit to New York in February 2025. I'd go as far as to say that it was the best value and most enjoyable evening meal that we had whilst visiting the city.

We happened upon it more by chance than planning. We were walking back from Pier 57 & Little Island back towards Times Square and really fancied a good steal and some BBQ food. Checking out reviews we found several places that offered good ratings (we don't generally dine at anywhere less than 4 to 4.5 stars) but appeared quite pricey with $$$ & $$$$ ratings.

So when we dropped on Dallas BBQ, saw how busy and popular it was, combined with the reviews we decided to try and get a table.

As soon as we entered it was warm, the staff were friendly, very polite and showed us to a table towards the back. There were lots of families dining with young children, couples and friends dining, so a good mix.

Our waiter was helpful and his service was prompt.

We didn't have anything entrees, just mains. My wife had a steak, cooked perfectly rare, as she wanted, whilst I had the double rack of pork ribs, a really substantial and tasty rack that took some finishing. We accompanied our meals with an iced cocktail, a great choice and recommendation by our waiter.

We stayed for about 90 minutes and enjoyed our evening meal, the atmosphere and especially our drinks. We came away feeling that we'd had a good meal, with excellent service, with the best value meal that we'd had in the city.

We'd definitely eat here again. When we returned to the city two weeks later we looked to eat at Dallas BBQ again but sadly ran out of time. Maybe next time 👍.

I would add that it wasn't just the waiter service that was good, i was really impressed with the staff who cleaned the tables after guests left. Their attention to detail, not only at laying the tables, cleaning the tables but also in cleaning under the tables and chairs, was very good. It was reassuring to see that, a good attention to detail and reassuring to see, especially when it came to cleanliness 👏.

Really good, relaxed dining with healthy portions and excellent service.

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Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jeffrey P

I love some Dallas BBQ. Unusual order the rotisserie chicken with a side of yellow rice. The wings are a nice size and is enough to be its own meal. The menu has plenty of options. There are beers cocktails and non alcoholic drinks. What is worth noting is that their early bird special is still the same price. A half rotisserie chicken with a choice of side and a piece of fresh cornbread is only $9.99. Nice to see you can still get a good meal that doesn't break the bank. The cake pop at the end was a nice touch.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: BBQ Baby Back Ribs, Sticky Wings 5, Hennessy Wings, French Fries, BBQ Beef Ribs Texas Style, Rotisserie Chicken, Texas Wings 5, Soup

Dennis

I ordered buy 1 get 1 free sticky wings and shrimp and 1 drink what I got was regular chicken wings and 1 drinks where is my sticky fingers and drink this is the second time never again red lobster here I come

CalakaMrCEE YND

Good location. Enough room for diners with a group of 8 or more.
Love the Texas frozen drinks.
Also the BBQ CHICKEN & RIBS .
Very nice place for just this kind of cuisine. “All AMERICAN STAPLE”

Kid-friendliness: Yes.

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: BBQ Baby Back Ribs, Sticky Wings 5

Angel A-Solo get it

Food came out fast and great staff was very professional and nice and very clean

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: BBQ Baby Back Ribs, Rotisserie Chicken, Back Ribs

Cornelius Williams

This is my 4th time patronizing Dallas BBQ, but I didn't really care for this particular one

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 2

Recommended dishes: BBQ Baby Back Ribs

Li Hjalmarsson

Delicious drinks, food and great prices!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Tuesday Tuesday

Every time I come to New York…it’s a must!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: BBQ Baby Back Ribs, French Fries

Harry Deutsch

My home away from home. All food is quite good for the concept. The margs and big drinks are great, and will get you messed up pretty damn quick. Always great fast service and I love bringing friends, family and dates there. Overall one of my favorite guilty pleasures in the city. Just wish the TVs throughout the restaurant would play important sporting events. Then I’d be there way more often.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Henny Colada Xtra Shot, BBQ Baby Back Ribs, Rotisserie Chicken, Hot Wings

E Lvl

Very good dinner, clean and friendly staff
The prices are reasonable and the portions generous we took 2 dishes for 3
On the other hand it is very fatty

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Lyssa

just experienced rasicm in here, my friend dropped his wallet and a staff member picked it up and overcharged his card by $100 bc they assumed we’d dine and dash due to taking a long time to figure out whose paying for what.. completely unprofessional and uncalled for treatment

Daniel Donnelly

During a blizzard I arrived and half the restaurant was empty, yet the Englishly challenged hostess tells me to join a line of people also waiting, bewildered, for an open table. I gathered soon that it was not due to lack of space but because all but one waiter had taken break at the same time, in which case the incoming customers should just have been assigned to that one working waiter. Fifteen minutes later, with half the restaurant still vacant, we are seated flush against another solitary customer, so needlessly dump-holing customers' comfort for the waiters' convenience. Upon being seated, instantaneously the waiter (same guy who took his sweet T on break) asks us what food we want to order, and I waved him away since we had even looked at the menu. As for the good, the food when finally ordered was delicious and affordable, as were the drinks. The older gentleman waiter who replaced the young-blood serving us was very nice. Bathrooms clean.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 5

Service: 4

Forrest Hedden

It's a NYC thing. Not authentic in anyway. But it's awesome. Think Applebee's and Sizzler had a love child. Really fun frozen drink menu. And the food is solid. Best chicken soup anywhere.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: BBQ Baby Back Ribs, Sticky Wings 5, Cole Slaw, Wings, BBQ Beef Ribs Texas Style, Brisket, Rotisserie Chicken, Back Ribs, Chicken, Texas Wings 5, Sticky Wings

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